Cruz Schedules November 18 Vote to Confirm Thumann Severs to FCC

Cruz schedules November 18 vote to confirm Thumann Severs to FCC

Some lawmakers want the Senate to hold off on a vote until President Donald Trump names a replacement for Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net, a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source, and sign up for our free newsletters here.

Thumann FCC Vote A Go As 39% TV Cap Melt Is Official

In what could be a fiery session, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has moved forward with a November 18 vote on a series of nominations, legislation, and Coast Guard promotions. The second item on the list is the nomination of Danielle Thumann Severs to serve as a Commissioner on the FCC.

Senate Commerce to Vote on Thumann’s Nomination Nov. 18

If confirmed, she would give Republicans a 3-1 majority at the FCC